| Two Jobs are Better than One... |
[Feb. 16th, 2005|08:19 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  tired | ] |
I done gots a job at a mini-golf place
and I done got a job at a furniture place.
So, with these two, I'se got a full-time job!
MONEY! YAY! Soon my parents reign will be ovah.
Tomorrow is Phil Pritchett, who I haven't seen in a long long time.
He's gonna rock!
Sorry this is inane.
12 days! |
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| Leaving on a Jet Plane... |
[Feb. 11th, 2005|02:48 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  anxious | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Whisles American Idiot for no reason | ] |
It's official!
I'm going to Portland, OR to see Beth on March 1st-8th. I can hardly wait, it's going to be awesome. I get to see a great city and a great girl. 18 days away, can it get here quicker?
Yay for trips that rock!
*does a jig* |
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| Go! GOOOOO! |
[Feb. 9th, 2005|12:09 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  relaxed | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Jesus He Knows Me - Genesis | ] |
Well, I'm back.
The recording went awesome. There will hopefully an album released sometime in March. We're going to have wait a little while before we get it mastered, but the raw tracks (even unmixed) sound awesome in and of themselves.
We have one more day of overdubing and the last of the vocals to do, and after that, it's going to be all gravy.
I'm so excited! My first really good studio experience.
Now if I can just keep my mouth shut while the process is going on. I swear the engineer thinks I'm annoying because I'm always thinking aloud alot and singing harmonies. I don't even realize others can hear me most of the time.
Jim and I had a bit of an argument on the way up to San Antonio...just talking about how he's not too keen on taking critisim and him thinking I took things personally.
Ah, well. What can ya go. I know there's middle ground to be found. And honestly, this band gets along rather well. There hasn't been much in the way of butting heads, mostly because I'm so passive and Jim's fairly decisive.
Things have been really crazy. I've been talking to Beth up in Portland quite a lot, which has been a wonderful wonderful experience, and I'm looking forward to finally meeting her when I get up the money to do so.
I realized that she enjoyed me for me and not because of what I wrote music-wise. But, just in case she needs more convincing: "I PLAY GUITAR!!"
I've been also having a lot of film students write to me asking if I would be interested in writing the music for their film. I met with one girl, who has yet to get back to me after listening to my stuff. I'll write soon to see if I can't remind her I'm still around. There's a production in April I'm going to be doing too, which is going to be lots of fun.
Strange thing to note that most of the people I've talked to about doing their films have been girls. Actually all but one.
Just interesting to note.
So, things are finally getting to the point where I'm being productive. I got my parents off my back about a job, and with selling the bass amp, I'm looking to get back on my feet financially.
I'm doing a fairly good job of eating all my meals here...so that's good. It's hard! So difficult. I love food to much to wait. And the times I go see my friends are the times that we eat. And if I wait till after then I can't see my friends for too long, etc etc etc.
But saved plates and making meals beforetime will save me.
Break out the hot dogs!
oh, by the way: There is a page of my two demo-reels sitting over in a geocities page. It doesn't like more than 2 downloads per HOUR...so it sucks...but it's there.
http://www.geocities.com/outsyder2424/
That's all for now! |
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| Music Questionnaire |
[Jan. 30th, 2005|12:27 am] |
| [ | music |
| | REM - Leaving New York | ] |
Tagged by R. Whitlock (www.raw360.com)
Random Ten:
1. [The Postal Service] - {Give Up} - I first heard this album while I was trying to cultivate a relationship from a girl from Temple. It didn't work out rather quickly, and the 4th song on this album took on this cathardic feel. I belted it out at loud volumes. The album instantly spoke to me with Ben Gibbard's boy-next-door vocals and wonderfully retro, intricate, and tender takes on life, love, and the death of JFK. This album led me to Death Cab for Cutie, and I'm full of smiles for it.
2. [Cut Copy] - {Bright Like Neon Love} - There's no lyrical or emotional response behind my digging this music. It sounds like it's 2 decades late, and wonderfully derivative (Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, take your pick)...but hey, only after we've absorbed all of our influences can we truly begin to make beautiful music. Or, at least, we can steal chord progressions from Elvis Costello. "Saturday" is a great introduction track.
3. [King Crimson] - {Discipline} - So, this is my first look at one of Brett's favorite bands. Suddenly, where Primus came from seems so much more clear. Traces of prog rock, traces of Talking Heads yet to come...it's got a little of everything. Very silly, very groovy...so maybe just make that prog groove or something. Anyway, a fun listen, a bit repeative, but that seems to be the point.
4. [Weezer] - {Maladroit} - I have a feeling this album will be forgotten (or already has been?). Everyone and their brother has heard of the Blue Album, and the not-so-success of the sophmore effort...and then of course the wonderful green-tinted comeback. But then there's always the 2nd sophmore album, so to speak, (if we're talking Green/Blue=similar here) and it's gonna be more obscure than all the rest. I enjoy this one a lot. It's hard chargin', and just lays the romantic sentiment down and proceeds to rock. Here's hoping to no. 5 blending all and sacrificing none.
5. [Poe] - {self-titled} - One of those albums that I liked to certain degree, heard because a girlfriend really enjoyed it, and now can hardly listen to it ever again because of it's association with said girlfriend. What's with ex's making things we enjoy become the springboard of depression?
6. [Wilco] - {A Ghost Is Born} - Another sprawling, full-bodies, masterstroke effort from the princes of indierock/altcountry. This one is much warmer, more intimate than Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, but still packs a hell of a punch, and is one of those that sits inside your head for awhile and keeps saying...come on, turn me on again, remember how much fun it was? How much of a trip it was? Put it in, take it, and open up your mind to 10 minute long wacky dissonant guitar solos and hushed dynamics.
7. [Squirrel Nut Zippers] - {Bedlam Ballroom} - What the hell? What's with this production? No more all in one room with two mics at the front of the stage type sound? Where's the ruckus? Where's the fun? When did you become Cherry Poppin' Daddies or somesuch? Bah I say, Bah on you. See Perennial Favorites and Hot for traces of this now extinct band in their full flavor.
8. [Getz/Gilberto] - {Self-Titled} - This is one smooth, relaxing, and wonderfully alluring records ever. It's from the 60's, it's full of Bossa Nova, and just makes me take a deep breath and smile. See Girl from Ipanema and So Danco Samba.
9. [Buffy+ Cast] - {Once More With Feeling} - Ok, so this is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. The show is a bit of a tight-lipped joy for me, and I've watched this one episode countless times. I don't even like musicals! But I like this...and I can sing (and almost play) every track on this album. Yes, you are correct, and yes, I don't have a girlfriend. :)
10. [Air] - {The Virgin Suicides (score)} - this is an album by the French easy-electronic stylings. It's haunting and beautiful and has one of the most wonderful singles I've heard in a long time. Of course, I could just really love it because it's forever associated to "His and Her Circumstances (kare kano)" because of this wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, anime music video that EK showed me.
I. What's the number of music files you have on your computer?
Around 3500, I believe.
II. The Last CD you bought was?
Let's see...Snow Patrol - Last Straw.
III. What was the last music track I heard before starting this message?
The last one I remember was this Cornershop song EK was playing.
IV. Five Songs that I often listen to or mean alot to me:
1. We Laugh Indoors - Death Cab for Cutie -- this song means alot to me, because it's just powerful in the production. The quiet intensity of the musical landscape, the way the drums lead the way by laying down this hypnotizing beat that feels agressive and driving against the layered dreamness of the vocals and guitars. And then when it kicks in, it always makes me want to dance around.
2. Museum of Idiots - They Might Be Giants - this is a joyus, brass-filled pop fun, that doesn't really have a point (that I've necessarily dived into finding, anyway) but still has much fun in the mix. Look out for the unusually complex chords that are thrown in. They are subtle, but very satisfying.
3. Graduation Day - Chris Issak - this wonderful wonderful album includes this very haunting song...that now holds more meaning for me than ever. Graduating, and knowing you don't have what you once did, and that the one you loved was no longer there.
4. Driving The Last Spike - A 10-minute long rock odyssey that still to this day is my favorite Genesis song, and that's saying alot if you know me and my whole 4 year Genesis faze I went through. This one is classic, and very nicely done.
5. Jackson Cannery - Ben Folds Five - this song capped off his debut, and it's quite a starting track. It kicks right in with the rolicking, toe-tappin' music, and as far as I have seen, it doesn't show signs of stopping.
I'm passing this torch to EK and Brett. Have fun! |
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| Welcome to America...PUNKED! A.K.A. Snack Gobble Slurp |
[Jan. 24th, 2005|10:48 am] |
| [ | music |
| | Brand New Colony - Postal Service | ] |
Speaking of hair, I attended 3 hours of the annual ushicon here in Austin...which is interesting in an of itself. I had attended fully all the rest of them..and over the years, I've burned myself out from anime so much, and since all my friends who used to go are either now uncaring or in Idaho or married and uncaring, I decided well, I shouldn't go really either.
I *did* go a bit though, as aforementioned with Brett, a seasoned voice actor of incredible stature and grace. (snack gobble slurp)
We played this wonderful karoke game from PS2, and I got to sing "The Darkness" which was quite fun. I rocked the mic, yo.
Then I seemingly cleared the place, as the place was cleared mid-way through the very next song (sorry EK, if indeed it was my fault to be pinned)
Bob-a-dog was there, since the con was hotel friendly, and he was loved up by all the fan-girls and boys alike. He was in puppy heaven, to be sure.
Then came the fantastic meal at B-something (I'm at a loss) a rather strange looking Italian place, but since it's a franchise, I'm sure they do this kind of strange decoration in tandem.
All was well, and the other DVD player Brett let me use works magic wonders of joy.
update on drums: first stain has been put on, and I'm about to go over and put another one on...then another, then I will kill the helpless children. And...um.. |
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| I ran on a whim and stumbled on logic |
[Jan. 24th, 2005|10:43 am] |
| [ | mood |
| | PUNKED! | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Getz/Gilberto - The Girl from Ipanema | ] |
I'm thinking of taking a random trip to Portland, OR, to see my old pen pal from when I was 12...we recently got back in contact (via my fruitful searches on Friendster and Google).
We seem to have a lot in common, and I'm interested in taking a trip up there, because she's something of a wanna-be tour guide and an avid lover of her Portland.
I would stay up there for around 5-7 days, and hopefully pay around 100 round trip for airfare, and stay in a $12 hostel while I'm up there, which would be cool in and of itself.
I'd really like to do it.
And if we did end up hitting it off or something we'd have an interesting story to tell. But eh, the main reason I'm going is to see Portland and to do something so completely random. It sounds like great fun. |
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| Recording Date set! |
[Jan. 21st, 2005|03:08 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | satisfied | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Some Hardcore Crap my Roomate is listening to... | ] |
After trying out a couple of recording studios, we found one that was absolutely perfect. It looks great, has a great looking room, extremely well organized, and an awesome drum room (high ceilings). There's tons and tons of equipment, an old Wurlitzer organ, etc...I love it.
And we'll be in there for two days Feb. 1st and Feb. 2nd...recording our new album.
So awesome, and I can't wait for it.
Time to work on these drums of mine, to make them ready for prime-time players.
And in the land of roomates, I absolutely love mine. Or interests are pretty damn similiar. We've already watched 3 MST3K movies since he arrived on the 14th. |
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| I'm sorry...WHAT?! |
[Jan. 19th, 2005|11:14 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | Quite Amused. | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Take that Veil Captain Tatxt - Mars Volta | ] |
So I recieved this e-mail from Liz (the girl I went out with on Sunday) just a while ago, when I wrote her even more a while ago and said that I'd be cool with hanging out sometime in the near future. I was very non-flirting in my e-mail, just matter-of-fact.
This was her response, and one of the funniest things I've read in a long long time.
I wish, how I wish, she was being clever. But sadly. It's not true. She's expressed a desire not to "blow off" dates with people, she has been known for doing so in the past, and is trying to not "blow me" off. Oh Jesus, do I have to go on? Anyway, here:
:::
Either or would be good for me. After Saturday my days are free, no more family. So I won't be blowing anyone, expecially you, off anymore. So what ever works for you.
Liz"
::: |
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| 4 Lesbians and A Straight Guy...and um...a pizza place? |
[Jan. 19th, 2005|12:13 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | placid | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Part of The Plan - Dan Fogelberg | ] |
Last night was one of the more interesting experiences I've had since I've moved to Austin. My longtime childhood friend, Mandy, moved here sometime in the last two years, and I saw her at Ruta Maya one night around 2 months ago. We meant to get back into contact again after that, but it just didn't happen. I know she's a lesbian, and that's no problem whatsoever. She's living with a woman and the woman's daughter.
Last night, I had just gotten back from Trudy's with some French House folk when I recieved a call from Mandy.
She asked if I would like to come over and play some various ethnic drums and what have you, since I guess they were missing a player or something. Or she just saw it as an oppertunity to have me over. So I did.
I arrived, and I met 4 really nice women, all with short hair, all with unshaved armpits, no bras, etc etc etc.
They were really great though, very fun to hang with, and I got to play a wide variety of instruments that night such as kid's accordions, fifes, random clank together things...anyway, it was great. Then, of course, they let me get ahold of guitar, and I never let go :)
We played together a bit, and then it was the Jason show, as I went through some fun little covers like my usual "Say it Ain't So" and "Jesus Etc." ... it was quite fun. And it was the first time in a long time I wasn't intimdated by women. I knew my place, and it surely wasn't trying to form a intimate relationship. I was a little worried they might be "man-haters" since I really hadn't been around alot of gay women before. But they were quite accepting, and Mandy's girlfriend was an exceptional musician. Too bad eh? Hah.
So while certain stereotypes in my head were concreted, many were shattered, and I'm glad for it.
It was also quite fun to talk with Mandy about this and that that happened in our childhood. It brought back some crazy memories.
It's interesting to note that I was Mandy's boyfriend back in 6th grade. :) heh.
And *her* first kiss. How about that. |
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| Gifts on the Brink of DISASTER!!! |
[Jan. 18th, 2005|11:45 am] |
| [ | mood |
| | pleased | ] |
So I recieved a "new" DVD player from Brett just yesterday, and as soon as I got home from hanging with those guys, I tried to install it. Now, if anyone has seen my room, they would know how everything is so very cramped for space in there. So I had to somehow get the computer out, and slide the covers off, remove screws, the whole bit. Since my old DVD player has been in there awhile, it took awhile to get those 3 screws off. So finally, I was ready to go. I took out the old one, installed the new one, put a couple of screws to seal the deal, and popped that cover back on, and then...
*beeeeeeeeep*
*beeeeeeeeep*
when I tried to start it.
Oops, I said to myself, I must have jostled a memory card.
Open it back up, take a look, and secured the memory back in as best I could.
Tried it again, and Viola! Windows starts! Yeah!
So, I pop in one of my two DVD-R's and see what happens.
They don't work so hot...the menu we put that beginning basically won't let me past. I select something and it comes back to the main menu. Interestingly enough, the Lodoss outtakes and Bacardii work fine. Or so I thought.
So I was playing Baracardii...not too bad, it seemed to be faring well.
And then...
Lock up.
Nothing happens. The computer freezes (first time this has happened in XP for me)
I try to Cntl-Alt it, nada. So I do a hard reboot. It gets to the part where it says "Windows fucked up last time, so um...safe mode? Or you wanna go for it? Connect FOUR! Um..sorry."
I said, connect four, of course.
And it locked up again.
I try it again with Safe Mode.
No dice, locked up.
Oh shit, Oh shit, Oh shit.
I stick a windows XP disc in and boot from it.
No dice, says SETUPDD.SYS is gone, missing, not seen from in a while.
So, I say "FUCK IT" and turn it off and go to another machine.
I look up some info about setupdd.sys and notice most who had this problem fixed it with replacing memory, or sticking it in there better, or whatever.
So I go to bed, to work on it today.
Come to today, I get back on my back and slide under my desk again and take out one of the memory cards to see if it will boot up with one gone.
Glory BE! It does.
So then I turn it off, and try sticking the memory card in different slot than before. Secure it, press the blue button...*whirr* *whirr* *whirr* WINDOWS!
Yay! I'm back! DVD's don't play so hot, but I'm here! I'm back! A WHOOOO! A AHOOOOOOOOOOOo1135236324&$%($^()$^*)$#&@@@!!!!! |
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